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1A/2A OL To Know

1A/2A OL To Know
Will Helms
Will Helms July 13, 2025 @ 09:23 PM
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Janthony Gooden
Janthony Gooden 6'5" | 290 lbs | OL | 2026
NC
Malik Banks
Malik Banks 5'11" | 275 lbs | OL/DL | 2026
NC
Demarcus Bodrick
Demarcus Bodrick 6'1" | 300 lbs | OL/DL | 2026
NC
Reginald Holmes
Reginald Holmes 6'4" | 330 lbs | OL/DL | 2026
NC
Joshua Crenshaw
Joshua Crenshaw 6'0" | 305 lbs | OL/DL | 2026
NC
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As we approach the season, realignment is at the top of my mind. For the first time, North Carolina is going to an 8A system, which will further stratify the schools. So, over the next couple of months, I'm going through classifications to highlight the players fans will need to know.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We've arrived at the offensive linemen. The big boys up front can sometimes be harder to spot, given the lack of available stats on the internet. But these guys have excellent film and really stand out for their respective teams.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Other 1A/2A Positions:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2025/07/1a-2a-qbs-to-know/">QBs</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2025/07/1a-2a-rbs-to-know/">RBs</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2025/07/1a-2a-wrs-to-know/">WRs</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2025/07/1a-2a-3a-4a-tes-to-know/">TEs</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Top 1A/2A</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1659584"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68746a0de4210"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Holmes is a massive tackle prospect who flashed last year at Wilson Prep. He has power for days, both in his upper and lower body, but he's also quick off the line. That ability to fire off and engage with defenders in the running game gives him some excellent upside and with some more polish, he's a nice piece for a Division II/III team.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1671958"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68746a0de429a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Gooden really improved both his technique and his body as a junior and goes into his senior year as one of the better 2A offensive linemen in the state. He can really move and has the frame to add a bit more weight, if he wants to do that. That being said, he already has a decent handle on smaller defenders in the running game, something that is more important now in Murphy's run-heavy offense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1649816"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68746a0de433e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">We like Crenshaw on both sides of the ball, but I think he fits best in a piece highlighting offensive line talent at the 1A/2A level. He's a relentless competitor who moves really well for his size. He can snap the ball, and that ability to play center will impress some colleges. While I think he may end up on the defensive side of the ball in college, I do like his abilities as an interior offensive lineman.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1669974"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68746a0de438a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Banks plays both ways for East Bladen, and we haven't yet decided which side of the ball we think is the best for him at the college level. While he plays some offensive tackle, he's a guard all the way at the next level. He has good balance and as he continues to add strength, he should get better and better.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1667980"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68746a0de43cd"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Bodrick is a rock solid tackle on Tarboro's elite rushing offense and if you were to build a Tarboro tackle in a lab, he'd look a lot like the star rising senior. He has elite leg drive thanks to excellent strength. He rarely overcommits in the running game, and his patience allows him to keep defenders at bay, rather than falling off-balance.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

As we approach the season, realignment is at the top of my mind. For the first time, North Carolina is going to an 8A system, which will further stratify the schools. So, over the next couple of months, I'm going through classifications to highlight the players fans will need to know.

Reginald Holmes

Reginald Holmes

NC
OL/DL
HEIGHT 6'4"
WEIGHT 330
POS OL/DL
CLASS 2026
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Reginald
Holmes OL/DL
Class
2026
Height
6'4"
Weight
330
HS
Wilson Prep
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NC
1A/2A OL To Know
Holmes is a massive tackle prospect who flashed last year at Wilson Prep. He has power for days,...
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Janthony Gooden

Janthony Gooden

NC
OL
HEIGHT 6'5"
WEIGHT 290
POS OL
CLASS 2026
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Janthony
Gooden OL
Class
2026
Height
6'5"
Weight
290
HS
Murphy
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NC
1A/2A OL To Know
Gooden really improved both his technique and his body as a junior and goes into his senior year...
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Joshua Crenshaw

Joshua Crenshaw

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OL/DL
HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 305
POS OL/DL
CLASS 2026
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Joshua
Crenshaw OL/DL
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2026
Height
6'0"
Weight
305
HS
American Leadership Academy
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NC
1A/2A OL To Know
We like Crenshaw on both sides of the ball, but I think he fits best in a piece...
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Malik Banks

Malik Banks

NC
OL/DL
HEIGHT 5'11"
WEIGHT 275
POS OL/DL
CLASS 2026
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Malik
Banks OL/DL
Class
2026
Height
5'11"
Weight
275
HS
East Bladen
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NC
1A/2A OL To Know
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Demarcus Bodrick

Demarcus Bodrick

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HEIGHT 6'1"
WEIGHT 300
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CLASS 2026
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Bodrick OL/DL
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2026
Height
6'1"
Weight
300
HS
Tarboro
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NC
1A/2A OL To Know
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